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2013 Lincoln MKX
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 164
- Received Apr 2013 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Door ajar light stays on when closed18 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Unintended acceleration despite braking18 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines16 complaints · 9.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V393000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Rearview backup camera fails or goes blackFirst signal: Nov 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 2 fires, 2 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 13 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Engine stalls and loses power while driving
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 5 |
| Total | 164 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door ajar light stays on when closed | 18 | 11% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 18 | 11% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 16 | 9.8% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 15 | 9.2% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 8 | 4.9% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 7 | 4.3% | 13.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8% |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 6 | 3.7% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 5 | 3.0% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 5 | 3.0% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 4 | 2.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 3 | 1.8% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 3 | 1.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V393000July 2, 201483,250 vehicles affected
power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2013 Lincoln MKX.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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